ALERT Grants

Program Background Summary: The 2010 Energy ALERT^SM Alliance grant program provides qualifying Non-Profit Organizations with thousands of dollars in cash allowances and services for the purpose of installing new energy efficient lighting systems. The program was created by VistaBright Lighting, a national supplier of energy efficient lighting products. The grants are designed to assist educational institutions (private and public), churches, charitable organizations, community groups, and all other qualifying NPOs in reducing the costs of buying and installing state-of-the-art light fixtures in their facilities before the end of 2010. Using this "green technology" results in a significant reduction in monthly energy costs, which can have a major impact in lowering an organization's annual expenses.

Old technology lighting is notoriously power hungry. Such systems use metal halide, incandescent or sodium lamps, and are typically found in light fixtures in gyms, auditoriums, factories, warehouses and outdoor lighting applications. Energy usage can be reduced by over 50% by using high efficiency fluorescent or LED lights in new construction projects or in retro-fitting existing facilities. Additional benefits include reduced eye strain, improved visual acuity, and the environment is protected through the reduced consumption of fossil fuels.

The grant program is made possible through the on-going efforts of VistaBright Lighting in organizing the nationwide Energy ALERT^SM Alliance, comprised of lighting industry manufacturers, distributors, and electrical contractors. ALERT^SM is an acronym for Advanced Lighting Equipment Replacement Technology. ALERT^SM Grants provide qualifying NPOs with products and services worth thousands of dollars and are scalable to the size of each project. In addition to the cash allowances towards the purchase of fixtures and lamps, the program includes professional design and consulting services (free or at reduced cost), reduction of installation costs through the ALERT^SM electrical contractor network, and possible additional grants directly from participating Energy ALERT^SM Alliance firms.